About Star of Hope
OVER A CENTURY OF CARE AND COMMITMENT
Rooted in Care. Growing with Purpose.
Founded in 1913, Burlington United Methodist Family Services (Star of Hope) has been committed to supporting children and families through compassion, stability, and opportunity.
What began as a small refuge for children in need has grown into a multi-service organization serving communities across West Virginia and Western Maryland. While our programs have evolved over more than a century, our purpose remains the same: changing lives by preventing harm and providing hope & healing to hurting children and families.
OUR VISION & MISSION
Our Vision is to...
to display Christ's unconditional love by being a leader in providing superior and innovative services to every individual in our care, enabling them to discover and fulfill their spiritual, academic, personal, and professional dreams and passions
Our Christian Mission is
Changing lives by preventing harm and providing hope & healing to hurting children and families.
Guided by Hope
Our work is grounded in a belief that every child deserves safety, dignity, and a future filled with possibility.
“For I know what I have planned for you,” says the Lord. “I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
COLLABORATIVE CARE, LASTING IMPACT
Who We Are Today
Today, Star of Hope provides a comprehensive continuum of care through residential, family-based, and community-focused programs.
Our Star of Hope campus includes residential treatment homes and an on-grounds school, while our services extend beyond one location to support children, families, and caregivers throughout the region.
We work collaboratively with families, schools, courts, and community partners to help children grow, heal, and move toward stable, supportive futures.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by three core values:
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Christ Centered
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Client Focused
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Mission Driven
GROWING FORWARD WITH PURPOSE
Looking Ahead
For more than 100 years, Burlington (Star of Hope) has adapted to meet the needs of children and families — and we continue to look forward. As we grow, our focus remains the same: helping children feel safe, families feel supported, and communities feel stronger.